Bert's Back & Nobody's Happy, Ian's Lady Macbeth Moment & the Borchester Show Countdown | Archers Week in Review
07/07/2026 | 15 mins.
It's just Philippa this week — flying solo while Quentin represents the podcast at Katie and Simon's wedding. Huge congratulations to the happy couple. Bert is back from Clive's and he is worse than ever. Philippa has many thoughts, none of them positive. Meanwhile Ian is doing a full Lady Macbeth behind Adam's back, visiting Alice when he thought Adam would be out, and Philippa is genuinely worried about what he might do next. Adam, remarkably, is the voice of reason this week. Tony digs up something in the garden that turns out not to be the time capsule and not to be worth very much either. Chris has a year to wait for his flat. Brian makes Welsh rarebit. And the Borchester Show is almost here. Plus: why Tracey needs to find her inner strength and let Bert go, the mystery of where Bert's money has gone, whether Fallon might prefer life with Chris to life with Harrison, Keira standing up for herself, and some very strong feelings about butterfly farms in a heatwave. Star of the Week, Twit of the Week, highly accurate predictions, and a special clip from Katie and Quentin at the wedding at the end of the YouTube version. Topics covered: Bert | Tracey Fuller | Susan Carter | Neil Carter | Adam Macy | Ian Thornton | Alice Carter | Brian Aldridge | Tony Archer | Chris Carter | Fallon Rogers | Keira | Borchester Show | The Archers July 2026 SUPPORT ALL ABOUT THE ARCHERS: You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutthearchers/shop Do join our FACEBOOK Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127587031446013/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lucy Speed on Playing Stella Pryor — "She's Comfortable in Her Own Skin"
03/07/2026 | 29 mins.
Philippa sits down with Lucy Speed, who plays Stella Pryor in The Archers, for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about one of Ambridge's most compelling more recent additions. Lucy talks about what drew her to Stella from the very beginning — a career-minded, self-assured woman who doesn't need to match anyone else's energy. They discuss how Stella has navigated the ready-made family that came with Pip, the hesitancy around the baby conversation, and why Lucy thinks Stella's calm isn't a performance but something genuinely earned through life experience. Also covered: Stella's complex dynamic with Brian and why she never rose to his bait, what it means to represent women who are strong without fanfare, whether Stella would ever want to return to farming, the possibility of menopause storylines, and Lucy's own experiences playing long-running characters in The Bill and EastEnders. Plus Lucy's role in Heartstopper, a very important biscuit debate involving Tunnock's Caramel Bars and party rings, and part two with listener questions from the Facebook group coming in two weeks. Topics covered: Stella Pryor | Pip Archer | Brian Aldridge | Lucy Speed | The Bill | EastEnders | Heartstopper | Farm inheritance | The Archers 2026 SUPPORT ALL ABOUT THE ARCHERS: You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutthearchers/shop Do join our FACEBOOK Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127587031446013/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brian's Manure Disaster, Kate Loses It & Chaos at Grey Gables | The Archers Week in Review
30/06/2026 | 15 mins.
Philippa and Quentin cover the week in Ambridge — Sunday 28th to Tuesday 30th June — and Brian has properly lost the goodwill of even his most loyal defenders. Kate finally gives Brian both barrels after manure is dumped right next to her field, and rightly so. Ed gets caught in the crossfire between Brian's demands and the Borchester show. Amber is distinctly unimpressed by a very expensive smart cot, and the cracks with her parents continue to widen. Ian proves spectacularly hopeless covering reception at Grey Gables. Helen manages to be Helen about wallpaper. And Lottie and Chris's evening takes an unexpected turn. Plus: thoughts on the new scriptwriter's confident first week, a Doctor Who reference explained courtesy of the Facebook group, the SUV driver mystery resolved (somewhat underwhelmingly), and a preview of this Friday's two-part Stella interview. Topics covered: Brian Aldridge | Kate Aldridge | Ed Grundy | Amber | George Grundy | Keira | Ian Thornton | Helen Archer | Borchester show | Tom Archer | Natasha | The Archers June 2026 You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutthearchers/shop Do join our FACEBOOK Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127587031446013/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Keira Speaks at Last, Brian's Toast Goes Down Badly & Adam's Pension Problem | Archers Week in Review
23/06/2026 | 16 mins.
Philippa and Katie cover the week in Ambridge — Sunday 21st to Tuesday 23rd June — and it's a big one for new voices and old grudges. Keira finally speaks for the first time, and fits straight into the Aldridge/Pritchard family dynamic. George appears to have had a complete personality transplant — is "nice George" here to stay, or is something brewing? Anne-Marie's hovering is reaching new levels of intensity. Ruth gets roped in as mediator between Adam and Brian, with predictably chaotic results. And Brian wants Kate to toast the dissolution of the partnership — she is having absolutely none of it. Plus: Adam's terrifying lack of pension planning, the countdown to the Borchester show, predictions for the mystery celebrity guest, and a big thank you and good luck to Katie ahead of her wedding in two weeks. Topics covered: Keira | George Grundy | Anne-Marie | Brian Aldridge | Adam Macy | Kate Aldridge | Ruth Archer | Borchester show | Lillian Bellamy | Tony Archer | The Archers June 2026 You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutthearchers/shop Do join our FACEBOOK Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127587031446013/
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Andrew Wincott Answers Your Questions — Adam's Daddy Issues, Charlie Thomas & Race Across the World
19/06/2026 | 23 mins.
In part two of Philippa's conversation with Andrew Wincott (Adam Macy in The Archers), the Facebook group gets its say — and they did not hold back. Over 60 questions and comments came in, and Philippa works through as many as possible. Highlights include: Does Adam lack self-awareness or is he just a muppet? How much of his behaviour comes down to never having Brian's approval? What would have happened if he'd gone off with Charlie Thomas? Does Adam's eye still wander? What's happening with Xander? And which Archers character would most likely make a deal with Raphael from Baldur's Gate 3? Plus — the return of Thorkil the Danish agricultural student, the longest same-sex relationship in any continuing drama, and who Adam would pick as his Race Across the World partner. Topics covered: Adam Macy | Brian Aldridge | Charlie Thomas | Xander | Torquil | Jennifer Aldridge | Baldur's Gate 3 | Raphael | Race Across the World | The Archers 2025 | Listener Q&A You can contact us here: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Obsessed with Ambridge? So are we. All About The Archers — a fan podcast companion to BBC Radio 4's The ArchersWhat it is All About The Archers is a weekly fan-led podcast dedicated to The Archers — BBC Radio 4's long-running everyday story of country folk, broadcasting continuously since 1951 and the world's longest-running soap opera. Set in the fictional English village of Ambridge, The Archers follows the lives of farming families and villagers including the Archers of Brookfield Farm, the Grundys, the Aldridges of Home Farm, and the wider community that gathers at the village pub, The Bull.This is a companion podcast made by fans, for fans — not an official BBC production. It assumes familiarity with current storylines but welcomes listeners at any stage of their Archers journey, even beginners.Hosts Philippa, Katie and Quentin — three enthusiastic Archers fans who bring warmth, humour, and genuine investment in Ambridge life.FormatMidweek episodes (shorter): covering Sunday–Tuesday episodes to keep listeners up to date. Recap and discussion of the week's Ambridge events.Guest interview episodes: occasional in-depth conversations with cast members (past guests include Emerald O'Hanrahan, who plays Emma Grundy)Occasional emergency episodes - when events later in the week in Ambridge need an urgent response.Also available on YouTubeRegular segments Star of the Week · Twit of the Week · Listener predictions · Listener Q&A · Food chat (a nod to The Archers' famous culinary references)Topics covered Ongoing storylines, character motivation and development, relationship drama, family conflict, farming and rural life, village mysteries, long-running plot arcs, and speculation about what comes next.Genre & metadataFormat: Discussion / recap / fan commentarySubject: British soap opera, rural drama, long-running radio serialOrigin: UKLanguage: EnglishFrequency: Multiple episodes per week, tracking current BBC broadcastStatus: Active and ongoingIdeal for Lifelong Archers listeners wanting a community to discuss episodes with · Newer fans catching up on Ambridge · Anyone curious about Britain's most enduring radio drama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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